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The Colorado Rockies hired Mark Wiley as their director of pitching operations Monday, Oct. 22, and he's expected to have a say in who the team hires as the next pitching coach. Wiley was previously a scout for the Miami Marlins.

The Colorado Rockies have received permission from the Miami Marlins to talk with longtime major league pitching coach and front office executive Mark Wiley for a newly created job to oversee the development of pitchers, a club official confirmed Thursday, Oct. 4.

Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy has a decent chance to return as manager for the 2013 season, but he's not completely assured of a job next year, either. "When a team is on its way to 100 losses, of course the manager is going to be up for discussion," a person with knowledge of the situation said. The team will likely take a few weeks after the season to evaluate all their options. Pitching coach Bob Apodaca has already stepped down and general manager Dan O'Dowd has assumed less responsibilities. The Rockies are also leaning on hiring Mark Wiley as their new pitching coordinator.

Tom D'Angelo, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson has increased the velocity on his fastball from 92-93 mph last season to 93-96 this spring. Johnson's solid spring can also be accredited to an improved slider and changeup, according to pitching coach Mark Wiley. He is currently sporting an ERA of 3.00 this spring.

Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins RP Scott Proctor (elbow) is experiencing elbow discomfort and will be held out of action until next week. Proctor is participating in a special long-toss program designed to help him work through the breaking up of scar tissue in his right elbow. Pitching coach Mark Wiley said he thinks Proctor will be ready for the start of the regular season.

The Detroit Free Press' Jon Paul Morosi reports Florida Marlins pitching coach Mark Wiley, who is signed through 2009, is unlikely to receive permission to interview for another job. The Detroit Tigers could be interested in hiring him.

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins have hired Mark Wiley to serve as the team's pitching coach. Wiley was previously a scout and special assistant to the general manager for the Colorado Rockies.